Advent - Week 2, Day 4: Peace Is With You

What2Say2Day? Today I'm at somewhat at a loss of what to say. On the one hand I want to talk about peace and all people of the world living in unity. On the other hand I feel the need to mention the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor which pushed the US, and Hawaii, into a war that involved the whole world. On the one hand I detest war and wish something that took lives simply for the progress of stronger nations didn't exist. On the other hand I understand that as long as these stronger nations attempt to get stronger for nothing other than "world domination" there will always be a need for other nations to stop them. So, you see, I'm at a loss on how to talk about peace in a week where peace is celebrated on a day when unfortunate violence is remembered. When this week began I said this wasn't going to be easy, but little did I realize just how difficult it would be on this day. In remembering the events from December 7, 1941 I also remember the riots which took place during the Civil Rights movement during the 60's and 70's, I remember the hate crimes against people who are considered "different" because of their sexual preferences, I remember innocent teens and young adults and children who have thought about and/or committed suicide because of bullying in their schools. I remember unnecessary deaths after the crumbling of two buildings in New York City. On this day when we celebrate the remembrance of the events which ultimately led to a more peaceful world, let's remember why these events happen in the first place; a lack of inner peace. My friends, find the Christ that lives within you and look for ways to live in this Christ-like way. Do so before we have to remember another event that takes lives away from loved ones. So, now I understand my dilemma. On the one hand we have those who are living with deep hurt from the belief that nobody loves them, and on the other hand we have those who are living with the absolute knowledge that God loves them no matter what - let's shake hands and see what happens.